ICON×

Bridging cultures through co-creation and dialogue, to uphold rights, freedoms, and democracy.

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Independent Cultural Organisations Network

ICON× is a platform for dialogue and collaboration, bringing together independent cultural organisations that actively operate within their local contexts, reflect the cultural, social, and political realities of their countries, and address the pressing issues shaping them.

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Our Pillars

Bridging Geographies

Connecting partner organisations across Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine.

Connecting Cultures

Cultivating resilient, inclusive cultural environments by reinforcing democratic values and human rights.

Fostering Co-Creation

Supporting researchers, artists, activists, and civil society through cross-border collaboration.

Exploring Intersections

Engaging with culture and gender equality, environmental justice, social justice, and cultural rights.

Shaping Futures

Envisioning more inclusive, connected, and democratic cultural futures driven by resilience.

The Network

Operating across the Eastern Neighbourhood Countries in collaboration with the Danish Cultural Institute.

[Interactive map — Armenia · Azerbaijan · Belarus · Georgia · Moldova · Ukraine]
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Key Themes

  • Culture & Gender Equality
  • Culture & Environmental Justice
  • Culture & Social Justice
  • Culture & Colonial Legacies
  • Cultural Rights
  • Cultural Migration
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